I can't believe I finally played this guitar | Extremely RARE Fender Stratocaster

Join me on a guitar hunt in Los Angeles! We're visiting Norman's Rare Guitars and we play the most amazing guitars I've ever seen!
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[@Gray7495]

Guy hands me a $40k guitar and starts telling its story as I slowly begin playing seven nation army

[@loganmcbride5468]

Todd Gray dude I sat here and died for two hours straight from this comment

[@tobiastaraldsen3588]

No, smoke on the water

[@trilla2820]

stairway to heaven

[@smashbrospippop1931]

sweet child o mine

[@stevencrawford9114]

HAHAH

[@JInfinity7]

That 59 sounded super resonant unplugged. Norm starts talking, Paul is like...whatev I'm still playing.

[@mrburns366]

@@GCKelloch which is why i think tone wood matters, despite the heated debate. I think it being hardtail has a lot to do with it being so resonate too.

[@brettbaxter4860]

Norm on a bad day is still making $15K. He couldn't care less. Play away.

[@soyborne.bornmadeandundone1342]

I'm one of those guys that thinks tone wood doesn't make much a diff. Perhaps when unplugged but who plays a strat unplugged? Hardly anyone that's who. This is a argument better fit for acoustic guitars honestly. That's when tone wood matters most. I could blind test you guys all day with a guitar with fresh wood vs a guitar with aged dried wood and you fuckers would fuck up A LOT and fail to tell which one is which. In my honest opinion... Strings, your skill, your amp, how well the guitar is built for tuning stability/str8 neck, and a few personal prefs like fret size, nut width, neck shape etc etc all define how well you will sound. And can't forget the pick ups. A good amp can make shit pick ups sound good but you should still want good pick ups. They last longer and are less likely to have farty buzzy noises from time to time during playing. Also some other upgrades like a tighter input jack, strap buttons that are of decent quality, pick guard that's well made to reduce noise, locking tuners, lighter parts so the guitar isn't as heavy, etc etc can all help make a guitar feel and sound better. Sometimes it doesn't do much though so it all sort of depends on the guitar type, your prefs, and your play style...

[@Emily-kn7iw]

The fact that norm let's literally anyone play these guitars just to let them experience them is amazing and speaks to his character. I live on the other side of the USA and have a enormous respect for him. When I can afford it it's mail order from norm! So glad there's guys like him that don't seem 100 bout money. He loves to see people smile!

[@socaligurrl]

Paul isn't just anyone

[@fuzzyip]

Lol, Paul David, 2.6mm subscribers, "anyone"

[@daw162]

Let's be realistic - he hands the guitars to a guy who will expose them to 2.4MM viewers so far in a free commercial (unless he had to pay for the service).

[@Onemore59]

Norm is fully insured and playing the tax game brilliantly. He is one of the most important market manipulators in history. Everyone should learn about Tax Codes and Investments. You will be very very angry and then just angry and then very angry again then sad...kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIuWd2awjM54o8U.... This is the same business Norm is in.

[@luish777]

That red one is one of the best sounding strats I've ever heard silky buttery smooth

[@ivanjulian2532]

Part, but not all, of the reason for that is how "well set up" that guitar is too. The neck is dead straight, the frets are polished smooth with a mirror surface, there's absolutely ZERO fret buzz anywhere on the neck. When you have a classic which is set up that good, the pickups are able to do their thing and they really show off all the unexpected harmonics which get lost all too easily on a guitar which isn't set up perfectly.

[@allosaurusfragilis7782]

For once I can really hear a difference. Usually I can't tell one from another on film but that red one....mmmm

[@harounel-poussah6936]

@@ivanjulian2532 : any good luthier can do such setup.

[@harounel-poussah6936]

The red one is much better than the sunburst... None is a match for an Excalibur Supra 1993 like mine (I own severa pckguard, one is Strat-oriented with custom handwound PUs), and it's not even my preferred guitar : the company used to do higher end ones like the Passion III or the Arpège... My two Passion III-90/10 (one 1991 , one 1992, only 48, maybe only 42 built between 1991 and 1999) are the best soid bodies I ever touched in 35 years. best Strat I tried was no pre-CBS, it was a 1970 CBS one! Near as good as the Excalibur but... ALL Strats lack the Excalibur's edge, bite and laaarge sound, the Excalibur is somewhat like a Strat but, with the same PUs onboard, the Excalibur brings more, if a great Strat was a 14-15y old high-school bully, the Excalibur would be Mike Tyson at his height... He hadn't a Strat PUs setup but... Just listen to Shawn Lane using his with a HSH 'shredder' PU set, this is not your usual Ibanez shred with DiMarzios, this is just... WOW!

[@Muzikman127]

@@harounel-poussah6936 🥱

[@mikeyfontana8426]

5:06 Paul is trying SO HARD to resist the Slow Dancing riff lmao

[@Baurax]

I heard it, too haha

[@alagadnichooxtv9519]

Hahahaha yeah. That martin sounds so beautiful.

[@Livelaughlimpbizkit]

Hahaha I thought the same

[@chem3324]

I was like oh he diverted it ....😄

[@filou89]

He should play it as long as its not forbidden in guitarstores :D :D :D

[@clempoey7549]

This guy is the Ollivander for guitars..!

[@ChrisBlackTV]

This comment needs more likes 👍

[@JosePineda-jn8jk]

I guess people don’t get the reference..

[@willfrey8171]

The guitar chooses the player, Mr. Davids

[@dabegga2502]

excatly what i thaught XD

[@walterg74]

Anybody that does get that reference probably doesn’t belong in a guitar channel…

[@rossfortini1856]

When you played the J-45 it truly brought me to tears. Your analogy of "an old guy telling the most amazing stories" could not have been more perfect. Your joy and appreciation of what you were holding in your hands certainly helped!

[@nohabloemojislosiento4930]

Wasn't expecting Norman's Rare Guitars to be in a strip mall. I thought it would be in a castle on a hill or something.

[@themikepadua]

Lol I thought the same

[@Johnsormani]

Norm probably sold his castle

[@lucaspaiva6781]

Me after playing every single guitar in this store: "So, I guess I'm buying just that guitar pick today..."

[@Phoenix_cataclysm_in_2040]

Not until you've played Stairway to Heaven and Smoke on the Water, mate.

[@packingten]

Giving a discount?,picks sorta worn😁

[@lennywright5655]

Years ago I went to Norm’s Rare Guitars and picked up a $110 Hofner acoustic guitar, it’s pretty decent for what I paid, my point is not everything there cost a fortune.

[@felipejardim9233]

Tinha q ser BR Memo kkk

[@chrisreinhardt5136]

@@lennywright5655 Probably anything worth traveling there to buy is...

[@VivianLund]

It’s like listening to the soul of every guitarist who ever played a strat singing out.

[@IAmInfinitus208]

Hendrix, Clapton, Gilmour, etc...

[@frufru0071]

Reinhard Luntungan yes, and then there’s a guy who elicits unbelievably melodic, magical tones from a Stratocaster by the name of JEFF BECK! Have you heard of him?

[@markmckeever7483]

If I ever win the lottery I'm heading straight to Norman's Rare Guitars!

[@Razzpresenta]

8:01 I definitely would be the guy who tries to play that Martin and ends losing his pick in the sound hole.

[@yokdeve7475]

The owner’s like a backing track and he just played solo on him..

[@dipeshkunwar536]

tru

[@bikashmagar7689]

Haha

[@09nob]

Ha ha ha, so funny ha ha, ahhh I love it.

[@Lidwindis]

Owner: **explaining** That beard guy: yea... **Keep playing**

[@nehemiahzo_]

That’s Paul

[@tristan3456]

@@nehemiahzo_ no that's beard guy

[@Warrior-jf6lu]

hahahahaha

[@zwz.zdenek]

The owner keeps talking for us. He knows this is great advertising for his shop.

[@joaquinvargas9065]

Yeah. This beard guy sucks at socializing. Good at vlogs and guitar tho

[@darrengibson135]

I’ve watched so many of Paul’s videos. Despite is obvious and substantial talent, he still comes across as such a funny and kind guy. And he clearly loves teaching and sharing with us lesser folks. That’s what made this video so cool - our guy just seemed so happy. He deserves it. That’s how he makes us feel.

[@borgesstd]

I think it's great to see you playing. Most of the time when I see musicians with such skill playing I feel intimidated, but, when I see you playing I feel inspired to get better!! keep up the good work

[@zen729]

I'm amazed by the fact that he picked some guitars as an "investment" and put them away. Not many people had the foresight and restraint to do that. Also, that candy apple red strat is just beautiful.

[@annunacky4463]

zen729 got a friend who started collecting decades ago, just for fun. He plays but not that much. He had about 100 at one time. Over time he kept the vintage ones and sold the rest. Almost a million bucks worth now. Old Gibson, Fenders, Martins, Gibson arch tops...who knew? He did. He retired years ago and sells when he needs some cash.

[@fritsvanzanten3573]

Maybe 1000 people have similar ideas, but only history will learn which ideas prove right. In hindsight we only interview the winners, only hindsight judges ideas good. You never know in advance.

[@CalabrianVince]

Frits van Zanten thank you Aristotle

[@johnzimmerman1159]

@@fritsvanzanten3573Drivel. Stating the obvious - like you just tried to do.

[@vance2379]

Problem is he is in his 70's and he may never sell the dang things.

[@mousekill82]

I’ve been having the shittiest week and just seeing you hyped to play some amazing guitars made it a little better

[@ludoms100]

mousekill82 hope you get some peace and things get better my men!

[@PaulDavids]

Take care bud!

[@TheRumbles13]

Hope it gets better bro. Things usually do.

[@dries161]

sending you some positive energy, hang in there!

[@thomashoffmann8960]

Bad week?...take this: look for courtney hadwin ./ old town road...you will see a beautiful es 335 and a girl with the bellyst voice on Planet earth...this should help, to bring the rest of the week in the right direction.

[@joey.h14]

Dude I feel like I’d pick up a really smooth and light semi hollow body Gibson, and start playing. As soon as I’d go to put it back, my shoelace would be untied and I’d fall, a bunch of grenades would fall out of my pocket, a the guitar would catch fire, some random person would kick down the door and start shooting, the entire building would catch fire, and I’ll break the guitar.

[@JoshuaMalilay]

lmaoo

[@kenhurley4441]

When I was younger I played in a couple of bands. I just missed out by one week of buying a LP 57 sunburst,,,,, $150. I still cry to this day.

[@kalyansapsd1]

$150?? Wow!!

[@garywood5604]

Helped a old friend out. He needed $500 to help pay his property taxes. I borrowed him the $500 and he gave me his 57 strat as collateral. Told me he didn’t pay me back in a month the guitar was mine. Didn’t see him again for ten years. I knew it was worth more than the 5 bills I borrowed him. But it had been heavily modded. Aluminum nut, different pick guard, custom car paint job on it. Also had a couple of ridges built up with bondo which all looked cool but of course devalued the guitar. A couple years after having it I looked into having restored to original. Quoted $2500 from a reputable guy here in town. Which of course I didn’t have. Stupidly decided to sell it as I didn’t even play. Just always wanted to. Anyway, let it go for $2200.00 ! Since then I’ve learned how to play and also learned it was a huge mistake to let it go. On a side note my friend big Eddie passed away. Told me he had bought that guitar when he was 15 years old from a high school friend of his. His friend wanted a telecaster and wanted $50 for the strat. Ed had $40 on him and told him he would get the rest and Darrell, his friend said $40’s good. His high school friend was and is Darrell Stuermer! At one time guitarist for Genesis. Yes, I’m officially classified an idiot. Still kick myself.

[@Caltops78]

@@garywood5604 wow cool and sad story. I can’t imagine

[@PaulDavids]

In other news: My guitar course Next Level Playing is now opened! 🥳 www.nextlevelplaying.com

[@geralr]

I got in the initial run of the course... EVERYONE, I recommend it. I'm a different guitar player today than I was a few months ago, and it's, honestly, thanks to this course.

[@titi64230]

hello, don't you play some Julian Lage stuff at 5'18 ?

[@tramlad2]

Awesome video Paul, sorry i used you surname in a previous post, was just so amazed at the video content, it must have been a dream day, always enjoy you nice quiet calm measured treatment of guitars

[@malthus101]

link?

[@creamfalcon]

I'm at a loss for words on the Red Strat - Unreal!

[@GMan-pi4or]

Absolutely incredible. That place should be called a museum not a store. It's comforting to know there are places and people like this still out there.

[@renrewmurgh]

oh yes a museum for special cheap garbage...........

[@jeffmckinnon5842]

I never get sick of listening to Paul's playing. He is the guy that doesn't have a unique playing style where you instantly recognize the player. hat is testimony to how versatile he is. When you hear Mark Knophler or David Gilmour, you instantly know who it is, within a couple of notes. That can be a good thing, or it can be limiting. I really appreciate Paul's ability to sound unrecognizable. It is a hard thing to do.

[@gregb6387]

One of my favorite KZbin videos. So great to see someone of your talent breath life into those beautiful guitars from another era . Cheers.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

I love that hardtail '64 Strat!

[@lukedeehan2011]

I think joe bo bought it the week after lol

[@sircharles7323]

yes the red one is the best, though the question is, if you would´t get a nice sounding guitar much cheaper ?!

[@kristianhaverasmussen8558]

When i Saw it i thought; that is my dream guitar

[@ayshaaysha8016]

, , .,. ,. , ,. . ,,

[@garychambers5850]

I thought he was going to plug them in! Thats what I was waiting for. 🎃💀👻👽🎸🎃🧙‍♀️

[@itsecho6154]

I'm surprised that the owner was 71. He looks like at 50

[@EODReddFox]

The energy in there keeps him young.

[@Cris_Borgnine]

@@EODReddFox Absolutely Norms a super solid guy!!!

[@slobodandespinic1224]

Ha ha, he didn't work in factory for last 40 years, he sells guitars . That's why he looks good and he's 71.

[@pmck3438]

Its LA

[@onemoremisfit]

@@slobodandespinic1224 He also probably didn't smoke cigs all day and come home to a 12 pack every night in addition to not being a 40 year factory rat. (I'm a 30 yr factory rat myself).

[@javiermaldonado6]

64' red strat was my favorite. That guitar is a dream

[@bretakeson6565]

I love it when I get to see people enjoy something that they have passion for.

[@SkunkyH3rb]

I really thought him being rude by not listening to him while he was talking and him playing. But then i realized, he is a pro man. His fingers have mind on their own and he was actually listening LOL. So jealous of you man. Now im back to practicing while watching your vids :) cheers

[@awangkuaiman]

dude i agree

[@Soprano_661]

You can listen and play guitar at the same time man haha

[@jamesbell7246]

Would you let someone's 'always be closing' sales patter disrupt your enjoyment of something so tasty?

[@cavalryscout8720]

Funny, i thought it was rude that the guy was talking instead of letting Paul play..

[@Street-Shred82]

@@cavalryscout8720 I'm kinda with you on this one lol

[@shigjetar]

Paul's next video: "I took out a loan against my mortgage to buy vintage guitars"

[@BrianVallotton]

Haha! Good one!

[@philoumars3168]

Hello...I will ask a grant of 1 million Euro to create The New Museum of guitars... good idea !!!

[@tmitz73]

Awesome!! That cracked me up thanks!!

[@matthewturner5773]

He should have bought the 64 strat. It is the best guitar I have ever seen.

[@Seaker24]

I love watching you play and see your genuine respect and appreciation.

[@Wolf88888]

Utterly FANTASTIC! My favorite was the old Gibson. What a perfectly beautiful, raw-sounding instrument. Just damn cool!

[@jzm6403]

My favorite Acoustic that I ever played was a Gibson J-185 VS. For me it was an incredible guitar, but I could not get the seller to lower his price. It was a little out of my range at the time. I still regret missing out.

[@SpeedBoost]

That was quite surreal to see you in the back of Norms, standing where Lemmo usually is standing, with Norm talking about the guitars. Hopefully you jammed with Lemmo while you were there.

[@guilhermearoeira8900]

With all EQ at noon, just a little bit of reverb.

[@maxromano4521]

Guilherme Aroeira goin through that fender pro reverb !

[@AnodyneHipsterInfluencer]

@@rikkousa He can play guitar. I've seen him get around some chords.

[@bakchormeeman7864]

You stopped listening to him the moment you started playing didn’t you

[@lowkyfyre5815]

Shaun Pang i think he did too lmao

[@vostinotanod7982]

I do this to my mom sometimes lol

[@KeremErken]

anyone can't listen him when play theese guitars dude it's just like hangin on heaven :D

[@sabre22b]

Boy, this guy can play a guitar. Seriously good. Liked how he actually appreciated what he was holding.. No hype... No expletives.

[@sebastiangoldwrist487]

Rude

[@bluesyjazzcat31]

This video has some of the best guitar tones on KZbin. Great playing, Paul! Whatever mic you’re using, you chose wisely. Keep it up.

[@meadowsmydog]

"....$300.00 in 1958....not expensive." According to the U.S. inflation calculator, that's $2712.38 in today's dollars. Actually pretty expensive for a new American Strat back then.

[@MrZachgonz]

A 1958 Corvette was $3200 NEW.

[@meadowsmydog]

@@MrZachgonz That's $28, 964.10 in today's dollars (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Inflation calculator). Love to be able to buy a new Vette for around $29,000 right now!

[@rideon6140]

300 bucks was real money back then. Summer jobs paid like 70 bucks a week, and less.

[@RideAcrossTheRiver]

@@rideon6140 Until 2015, summer jobs here paid the 1958 equivalent of $45 a week.

[@rideon6140]

@@RideAcrossTheRiver I really didn't start working at summer jobs till the early sixties, I was guessing - so long ago, Maybe I was overpaid for digging fence holes with a jackhammer but no one else in the crew wanted to do it!

[@rhodriwalsh504]

That candy apple strat is one of the sweetest tones I’ve heard. The Gibson following it is so nice too

[@FakingANerve]

Seriously, has anybody ever heard a clean Strat sound that good elsewhere???

[@hoodedman07]

That 1919 Martin in the beginning sounds amazing

[@pmenzel86]

That dark Gibson acoustic you're playing around 14:30, I don't know if it was the tone or the way you were playing, but it reminded me of War War War by Country Joe… then seconds later you said it sounded like an old man telling a story, which is exactly what that album is!

[@epicragegaming2016]

that candy apple red strat was beautiful and sounded amazing.

[@granthtiwari2524]

Who believes he deserves it? I mean he’s the most dad guitarist on KZbin if not the best.

[@kylechristie9062]

I agree

[@derekbravo7811]

Granth Tiwari he’s the best, for sure

[@RC32Smiths01]

58 guitars, and vintage in general, sound just the most pristine and beautiful even 50 years later! Really awesome and happy for you

[@jagooswell7993]

its 62 years, wouldnt normally nitpick but thats over a decade off

[@jamlemon]

What you on about, the 50s were like 40 years ago. 😉

[@bille77]

That's total BS and you know it. It's the same like with expensive wines. It's mojo and a lot of wishful thinking. Just age doesn't make a good instrument better. At least it would have to be used a lot. But even then.... I doubt you would be able to tell what's what in a blind test.

[@alexanderwalther7302]

@@bille77 that's true. That guitars looks like they never seen a smoky bluesclub or been played a lot. I kept my guitars clean, but on the fretboard you'll see the traces of playing a lot. Shine on and happy tuesday. Greets Alex ☺☺🎸🎸

[@RC32Smiths01]

@@bille77 I never said it sounds better with age, just pointing out that in the hands of a good player it sounds great more than half a century old now.

[@johnnymartini4989]

Imagine dropping one of these guitars as he’s telling you about its story

[@Abutado]

It makes me so happy that your 90s guitar makes you so happy. It doesn't have to be antique to be amazing

[@kellyp9438]

I live maybe 10 minutes from Norm’s Going there is very humbling It’s more of a lesson in what guitars used to be Gorgeous stuff...big money Norm is a legend

[@troyraynor]

My wife has family in Woodland Hills and we come out every year. Gotta make at least 1 or 2 trips to Norms every time.

[@Julian-AJCP]

Does he have basses too?

[@richf6111]

How are they about you trying out guitars ? Do they only let you if you have a You Tube channel with thousands of subscribers ?

[@troyraynor]

Rich F pretty much anything out in the floor you could pick up and play. I’m a lefty so Norm always ribs me about being “wrong handed”. I bought a lefty 2000 Martin D16 from him a few years ago and he gave me a really fair deal. All around great store with affordable stuff too for those of us aren’t rock stars

[@troyraynor]

Jul Pra yes

[@dangreen6360]

This really is the crossover I didn't know I needed so much.

[@thegreenman7]

I won't lie, I'm jealous every episode I've seen so far. So many iconic guitars. Fantastic!!!

[@leomonks7557]

"this guitar sounds like an old guy telling the most amazing stories" 14:51

[@pieter15884]

I welled up when you strummed that 00045. What a spectacular sound.

[@PaulDavids]

Dude, I had the same!

[@hipperken]

Me too😊

[@robhillis2231]

The 64 red Strat looked brand new. Insane how well the guitars in this shop have been kept and maintained.

[@sergiomozdzenskijr.9246]

Insane how the pre owners took care of them.

[@RideAcrossTheRiver]

@@sergiomozdzenskijr.9246 Never took them on the road.

[@Johnsormani]

These guitars were virtually never played , but bought and stored it seems. Some of them bought by Norm himself when he was young probably.

[@ApexATL]

The candy apple red 64 is absolutely exquisite

[@kurtekerhaugen9755]

Wow! Thank’s for this amazing video! Keep up the Good work✨🎸

[@mattrennie6876]

That is the most enjoyment out of hearing someone jam in a music store I've ever had. Totally felt I lived vicariously through you then, almost felt teary...

[@luxi1216]

The owner talks about his guitars with such passion, it really makes you appreciate them beyond the sound

[@pnutbutrncrackers]

You could not have done a better job on this video. A delight.

[@leebatt7964]

Paul, you are far too nice to be hanging out in L.A., leave before it steals your soul!,,

[@Cortgb34a]

I can't stress how happy the feeling you portrayed through the music made me. It just feels like you just had a dream come true and that's amazing, thank you for sharing.

[@elijahbatz3286]

Normans Rare Guitars is the real deal when it comes to guitar stores

Sure looks like a real cool guitar store! I’m not even that into vintage stuff but this video still makes me want to try some of these old guitars.

[@buckhorncortez]

@Louis Sanderson Yeah, because nobody leaving a review on Yelp has an agenda...

[@charlespatrick8650]

Elijah Batz makes a certain emerald store's vintage prices look ridiculous, that $35k mint red Strat would be $300k at that place

[@abcdefghijklmnop7873]

Charles Patrick not true. They’re prices are high but that’s ridiculous. At least they don’t treat people like shit. Norm’s aware Paul has a utube channel with several million views. Don’t fool yourself. Yelp reviews are pretty much true. You tubers, celebrities, people he knows are rich or “look” rich get treated better than your average customer. Oh or if your a little kid that can play a little bit better than average. FYI John Mayer bought a 63 fiesta red strat for $20,000 at emerald city. I think you may have it backwards at least regarding Norm’s being less money. In L.A. you’re better off at GC. It’s a high tier GC with better stuff than the average GC.

[@charlespatrick8650]

Rsls Lsrs yes, I exaggerated, and I'd trust EC over NRG if I had that kind of money to spend, but EC IS overpriced

[@frankpurciful7926]

I could listen to Norman talk about these guitars all day

[@kevinpratt8597]

I’m happy for you and your meeting with “Norm”. Love your guitar chops, a man worthy to play what he has tucked away, good job! Must be the vintage collection in the world, you’ll be back!

[@wesleyalan9179]

Why you got Norms name in parentheses for?

[@theS4V0Y]

The candy apple gave me chills. The tone and attack was just heavenly.

[@arkadeepm]

I was literally scared when Paul did the neck bending vibrato thing with the 1928 Martin!

[@ericbrewerguitar1499]

Yeah that was a bit of a no no lol

[@ericbrewerguitar1499]

Arkadeep Mukherjee then again he was very gentle with it so it was not a big deal

[@cynicaldrummer286]

I was scared the whole video and I don't think I'll ever try an expensive guitar like thay. Just in case

[@steveg.3022]

I’m like, “Be careful!”

[@ahmedel-khashab7696]

Why? (I just started playing the guitar so I still don't know much)

[@kww1966]

Norm is an awesome dude. So are you! How cool to go in the back room with Norm! I love your music and videos!

[@ArmedandLoaded]

I wouldnt even touch those guitar with those price tags.

[@sabre22b]

I wonder how much footfall is tourists?

[@mrb.8446]

When he started playing the first 18k guitar my mind just went "Don't drop it, just don't drop it!"

[@lukemontgomery9683]

I’d respectfully touch it but not pick it up. Just touch it and run away.

[@illuminati10yearsago80]

I get the feeling, but on the other hand aren't you perfectly comfortable with parking an equally expensive car in a tight spot though ;)

[@skat3stepvirgo]

Yeah if I am going to touch it had better be a 57

[@shanghunter7697]

That red 64 strat is just stellar, no wonder why Joe. B. bought that thing.

[@asdljfwew]

Reminds me of Mr. Knopfler’s

[@RideAcrossTheRiver]

@@asdljfwew Yes! I could hear _Local Hero_ in it

[@AustinALiboiron]

Watching this, and thinking about low action, spanky strings and warm tone, I felt like I was experiencing this with you, transcendentally, Paul. Plus SUCH lovely playing to top it off. Love seeing you having a great time. This was my favourite Norm's Rare Guitars video.

[@artisimo7967]

Well I have high action stiff strings (11s) and frets that cut me like I own them money. Figured out the solution for my problem my guitar sucks and I'm saving up for a new one as we speak

[@GuitarTalkWithBrian]

I’m really glad you commented on what I was thinking, comparing new to vintage. Great video, wish it was longer!

[@GutoGibsonGuitar]

Norman always kind and gentle with costumers 👏👏👏👏

[@Fugettaboutit]

Two nicest Strats I've ever played were a '63 and a '54 Hardtail...each ones played a lot and gigged regularly by their owners. It amazed me just how open and warm they sounded, with effortless sustain. Best way I can describe is that rather than banging away with your typical SRV licks, they made you want to play slower and just enjoy the notes. I finally realized the difference.

[@GabrieleSantoro]

The smoothness of the nitro finish of the '58 makes me cry. It's actually... moving. I can almost feel it by the video. Amazing.

[@Rasmusgatting1]

There is really something satisfying about these guitar store videos ! I really enjoy Them 🙏

[@nickroyalprince2163]

That 58” Strat looks and sounds gorgeous! The sunburst is beautiful and the pickups are so bright and crisp! Even not plugged in it sounds amazing! Wish it was mine!

[@ddavidn]

These are all such beautiful instruments. Love seeing the joy on Paul's face when he plays them too.

[@mattosmechanics]

I love it at 6:50, he’s trying to have a talk and you’re just trying to enjoy every second playing that guitar

[@markstriby4941]

That sunburst was awesome, but the candy apple red strat was just on a whole other level IMHO

[@RideAcrossTheRiver]

That guitar should have been bought. Make a deal and sell all that you have for that one.

[@georgekiapos1]

Yes. A man can dream! I love Norman's. I live close by, and love dreaming while I'm there.

[@jemmykolb]

lets talk about this 71 YEARS OLD dude that looks like mid 50s, he aged just like his guitars it seems

[@AceBambam]

paul is 71? what?

[@MickRichards1969]

He does not look mid-fifties lol

[@TheBonefixr]

His love of music and guitars has kept him young.

[@henrikpetersson3463]

Huh? He looks his age.

[@fikarr9928]

He is 33 yrs old, i already checked it on google

[@StoicTrader-]

Enjoy your stay here in America brother, you're a big reason I'm still playing guitar from your lessons!

[@xoledas8909]

It is amaizing to look at these guys ! they are so enthusiast about these guitars ! It is very nice to listen to them speaking and playing !

[@joemed6222]

You did those beautiful guitars justice with your playing! Very nice!!

[@inghell]

I had a physical reaction when Paul played the 1928 Martin acoustic. That is a truly beautiful sounding instrument.

[@webbc99]

Same, gave me shivver!

[@hansley270]

Same here! What a sound!

[@niekdebruijn1573]

Am I the only one who just LOVES the chord progression when he does the Travis picking on the 1919 martin? I could listen to that a 1000 times and still love it.

[@larrymannino444]

Must be a pretty good feeling walking into a store of that caliber and being able to do those guitars justice with your playing skills - kudos!

[@davidtaylor6124]

I know - imagine not embarrasing yourself every time you go into one of those places!

[@smokeschill9858]

Its like the harry potter scene when he's finding the perfect wand for him

[@lemaywebdesign]

the guitar chooses the guitarist

[@yeetboidalydaly8555]

Smokes Chill no it’s not

[@loki3292]

pretty sure he didn't pay $40k for his wand though...

[@TheEchelon]

@@yeetboidalydaly8555 Yes it is.

[@spoonz1065]

"Your a guitarist paul !"

[@iainbannerman1543]

Norman's were so cool giving you the access you had, big ups to them!

[@jimcamp2423]

That 1964 Candy Apple Red Strat SSS HT, that was my favorite of the electrics. The heel truss rod, the clay dots. Makes me appreciate the 2005 Bullet SSS HT even more that I can reach for in the music room when the mood strikes me.

[@mikemadore8856]

Youre the most down to earth musician and for that you earned my respect sir!

[@noahr4951]

I've visited Norm's. It's a fantastic shop with so much to take in. I'm really glad you got to visit.

[@arn999]

$18,000 guitars on the floor level. This ain't Guitar Center, lol.

[@jegr3398]

Guitar Center is rubbish!

[@belacickekl7579]

@@jegr3398 it's perfectly fine for most musicians, honestly, and a lot of really great musicians have gotten their starts there, I bet.

[@jegr3398]

@@belacickekl7579 I used to go there a lot when I was first starting. I actually bought a few guitars there and a keyboard from them over the years. My comment was half joking. But what I meant was I'd rather support a smaller buisness than some big commercial buisness like guitar center. And they screwed me over on an amp once, that sucked.

[@belacickekl7579]

@@jegr3398 completely understandable. Bummer about being screwed over on the amp. What kind was it?

[@jegr3398]

@@belacickekl7579 Fender Cyber Twin

[@RH_Guitar]

This was awesome to watch! Wouldn’t mind more of this content!

[@zimilGT]

Thank you very much for such a great content,each time i watch and get very excited.

[@tramlad2]

Norm is a diamond of a man, his passion for guitars is amazing, such a great keeper of the history of so many fine guitars, this man is as legendary as his guitars.

[@_sneer_]

@DEA-I-H FVCK DES-I-ROYER could sense through his BS talk that all he cares about is selling those guitars with as big of a profit as possible before he dies LOL

[@yasmiiineee]

Thank you so much for sharing this with us! That candy apple red strat, wooooaaaaaah. Also, I'm currently in Asia, far away from home, scared to death from this entire virus thingy, and watching your videos every night before going home helps me sooo much to relieve my stress and get a bit more positive about life. So yeah, i wanted to thank you for that! Stay awesome!

[@wyvern132]

Yasmine R. I pray for you

[@StoicTrader-]

Can someone fill me in, what virus thing is going on and where?

[@rickc2102]

@@StoicTrader- look up coronavirus wuhan

[@StoicTrader-]

@@rickc2102 thank you

[@poperaisin]

Red Comet Gus how is it a scam lmao

[@light487]

What I love about my Fender, and I've only ever had one Fender and I've only had it for a few months, is how easy it is to hold down the strings. Such a light touch is needed. I need to retrain my fingers to not press down so hard.. when I am more gentle with the fretting, it's such a laid back, nearly restful experience. I've played for 22 years on cheaper guitars and they did a great job at producing decent sound.. but it's really amazing the difference a genuine Fender Stratocaster Pro series guitar has over the cheaper guitars.

[@chuknorth]

This is just great. Nice to watch Paul’s grin as he wanders through the candy store.

[@evanisovich]

This is such a great video, I almost didn’t notice the “Home Of The Guitarded” on the wall above the exit to Norman’s Rare Guitars. What an awkward thing to have written on the wall...

[@jegr3398]

Hah

[@intersanctum]

That chair's armrest gave the chills through my spine because of a thought it will scratch guitars you played in it.

[@CarlosRodriguez-np9ib]

Nice guitars man... Loved your video. Thanks for living our dreams. Het is ontzettend mooi wat je me deze video hebt bereikt. Zo mooi. 😍😍😍Voor de rode gitaar ... Groetjes vanuit Texas. Keep those videos coming...

[@njgroene]

I like how during the playing Paul just goes “uhuh” to whatever the guy is telling him, and is clearly off in a different realm of consciousness somewhere 😅

[@MatthewScottmusic]

Norms guitars are so clean. Top level work man👍🏻